Hyderabad: Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan's latest action drama, Vettaiyan, has taken the box office by storm since its release on October 10, coinciding with the Dussehra weekend. In just four days, the film has grossed an impressive Rs 104.75 crore net in India, showcasing its strong appeal, particularly among Tamil audiences.
The film also managed to breach the Rs 200 crore mark worldwide, further solidifying its position at the box office. On its opening day, Vettaiyan collected Rs 31.7 crore, with Rs 27.75 crore coming from Tamil Nadu alone. The film maintained solid performance throughout its first weekend, earning Rs 24 crore on Friday, Rs 26.75 crore on Saturday, and Rs 22.3 crore on Sunday.
Despite a slight dip in Sunday earnings, the overall trend reflects the film's robust standing in the market. Industry tracker Sacnilk reported that the film's total box office collection stands at Rs 104.75 crore as of Sunday. While occupancy rates in Tamil regions were strong at 57.25 percent, the Hindi-speaking audience's response was lukewarm, with only 19.75 percent occupancy.
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala noted that Vettaiyan has crossed the $2 million mark in North America, marking it as Rajinikanth's seventh film to achieve this milestone in the region. Directed by TJ Gnanave and produced by Lyca Productions, Vettaiyan features a star-studded cast including Rana Daggubati, Fahadh Faasil, and Manju Warrier.